Guest author Christian Cantrell is a developer, blogger and science fiction author. The Apple Watch looks like an excellent product likely to yield record sales. But no matter how good it is, the device seems destined to become the most unpopular product in Apple's line-up—one that will top the charts for returns, resale and abandonment. Compared to the company's other gadgets, the Apple Watch faces a some formidable hurdles. Fundamental issues—like battery life, complexity and the primary dilemma of convincing people they need a wrist gadget in the first place—represent challenges for all smartwatch makers. But when it comes to Apple, which built its reputation on simplicity and ease of use, consumer expectations quite reasonably soar. See also: Apple Watch Users: Do You Really Want Flipboard On Your Wrist? Apple has always been extremely proud of its customer satisfaction scores, yet it's entering a new product category that will make its usual standard almost impossible to... - Web2024